Election fatigue leaves legislative priorities vague, for now
(The Center Square) – For many, living in Pennsylvania during the 2024 election cycle has been an exhausting affair.
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Newsom calls special legislative session to fund lawsuits against Trump admin
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a special session of the state legislature to fund anticipated lawsuits against the Trump administration on issues including immigration, emissions, and transgender rights.
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Senators push increased legislative oversight of VA
Legislation to strengthen oversight and accountability by Congress for the fiscally struggling Veterans Administration has been filed in the U.S. Senate, with Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn joining as...
Boosting CTE education and the trades still a legislative priority
(The Center Square) — As schoolchildren across Pennsylvania prepare to return to the classroom, House Republicans are emphasizing the importance of career and technical education.
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Tuition grants for health care workers making legislative moves
(The Center Square) – Medical professionals saddled with student loan debt may soon find relief in Pennsylvania if they are willing to relocate to one of the state’s...
Elder financial abuse protections on legislative radar
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania’s aging population means more residents will be at risk of elder abuse.
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Texas legislative committee proposes ways to protect, expand LNG industry
A state legislative committee is proposing ways to expand Texas’ liquified natural gas (LNG) industry after the Biden administration announced it was pausing pending applications for LNG exports...
Failed bump stock ban still on legislative agenda
(The Center Square) – Two bills aimed at tightening up Pennsylvania’s gun laws failed to pass by the narrowest of margins earlier this month
Legislative fix to put Biden on Ohio ballot unlikely
Republican and Democratic leaders remain confident President Joe Biden will be on the Ohio ballot in November, but none believe it will come through a fix from the...
Martha Sauerbrey Re- Elected Tioga County Legislative Chairwoman for 2023
Owego, NY – The Tioga County Legislature held their First Special and Organizational Meeting of 2023 on January 3. Martha Sauerbrey was re-elected as Chair of the Tioga County Legislature for 2023. Chair Sauerbrey has the responsibility of running the day-to-day business of the...
Tioga County moves forward with reapportionment of its legislative districts
(Owego, NY) - The Tioga County Legislature will hold a public hearing on proposed new legislative districts prior to its regular meeting on January 11. If the decision is made to adopt a scenario, the Legislature will vote on the new district boundaries at...
Sen. Akshar wants state legislative review of emergency mask and other mandates
Sen. Fred Akshar (R-52nd District / Tioga, Broome and Chenango) has cosponsored legislation to remove the authority for New York State agencies to automatically renew emergency regulations without the involvement of the State Legislature.The proposal responds to the recent mask sweeping mandate issued by...
